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A Meal Fit for a King: Thanksgiving With ‘Heroes’ Feast’

November 24, 2020November 23, 2020Z0

In our house, this year’s Thanksgiving dinner is based on recipes from the newly released ‘Heroes Feast: The Official D&D Cookbook.’

Gift Idea: Get the GeekDad Books for the Geeky Parents in Your Life!

November 23, 2020Ken Denmead0

One of the most important things we can do with our kids is spend time with them, playing games and building projects together. The GeekDad books are filled with great, geeky projects for parents and kids of all ages to share and enjoy.

Stack Overflow: Up Close

November 23, 2020November 22, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

This week we’re looking at some books that bring you up close and personal with their subjects, whether through photography or intimate details (or sometimes a bit of both).

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending November 20, 2020

November 20, 2020November 19, 2020Rob Huddleston0

The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending November 20, 2020.

2020 Holiday Gift Guide – Gadgets and Toys Part 1

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020Anton Olsen2

Nothing quite defines geeks like their affinity for gadgets and toys. Regardless of our specific geekdom, we often find ourselves ogling some cool new tech toy, or handy gadget to make our lives more fun. This year it appears that our contributors have been wooed by a plethora of items. Below we present part one […]

‘The Real Right Stuff’ Shows the Real Mercury Seven on Disney+

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020Michael Knight0

‘The Real Right Stuff’ is a new Disney+ documentary that tells the story of the first American astronauts, the Mercury Seven and the challenges they and their families faced during the Space Race. It is a companion piece to the Disney+ episodic series ‘The Right Stuff.’

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Geek Daily Deals November 18 2020: LEGO Architecture London Skyline Kit for $32!

November 18, 2020Ken Denmead

Get the picturesque LEGO Architecture London Skyline kit for just $32 today, and put Big Ben and the Tower Bridge on your desk!

Stakes Are High in ‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’

November 18, 2020November 17, 2020Z2

Even if other ‘Warriors’ games have left you cold, even if ‘Zelda’ spin-offs just aren’t your bag, even if you already have another spectacular hack-and-slash title for the Nintendo Switch, don’t let ‘Age of Calamity’ pass you by.

Announcing the 2020 Game of the Year Finalists

November 17, 2020November 16, 2020Rob Huddleston0

Here are the ten games we have picked as finalists for our Game of the Year award!

2020 Geekdad Holiday Gift Guide: Dungeons & Dragons Gifts

November 17, 2020November 19, 2020Simon Yule0

If you can’t decide which Dungeons & Dragons gift to choose from, just grab a d10 (10-sided die) and roll…

‘Gods Love Dinosaurs’ (And So Might You)

November 15, 2020November 14, 2020Paul Benson0

‘Gods Love Dinosaurs’ is an abstract puzzle game with a nicely realized theme.

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending November 13, 2020

November 13, 2020November 12, 2020Rob Huddleston0

The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending November 13, 2020.

5 Questions to Help Pick Your Next D&D Adventure: Part 2

November 10, 2020November 9, 2020Simon Yule0

GeekDad offers up 5 simple questions to help pick your next D&D adventure. Want dragons? Want dungeons? Look no further…

‘My Little Pony: Pony Life’ Debuts Saturday, November 7

November 6, 2020November 5, 2020Joey L. Mills0

The ponies are back with an all-new series featuring brand-new adorable character designs inspired by Japanese chibi-style animation.

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending November 6, 2020

November 6, 2020November 8, 2020Rob Huddleston0

The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending November 6, 2020.

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending October 30, 2020

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020Rob Huddleston0

The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending October 30, 2020.

‘Virus Hunters’ Follows the Scientists Seeking to Prevent the Next Pandemic

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020Michael Knight0

National Geographic Channel’s new show ‘Virus Hunters’ follows scientists who are tracking down viruses to try to stop the next pandemic before it happens.

Reaping the Rewards: ‘Sorcerer City’

October 29, 2020October 28, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

‘Sorcerer City’ is rebuilt every year, with rival wizard architects competing for prestige. Can you outbuild your opponents and work around the monsters that infiltrate the city?

Reaping the Rewards: ‘Fantastic Factories’

October 26, 2020October 25, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

Time to get to work! Create the best pipeline to manufacture goods, and you’re headed for success. Train up your workers, gather resources, and build some ‘Fantastic Factories.’

Win a Fluance RT80 Turntable From GeekDad

October 24, 2020November 5, 2020Brad Moon0

Win a Fluance RT80 Classic High Fidelity Vinyl turntable to celebrate of Record Store Day.

Cook Up ‘Something Wicked’

October 24, 2020October 25, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble—can you cook up ‘Something Wicked’ before the other witches?

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending October 23, 2020

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020Rob Huddleston0

The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending October 23, 2020.

13 Monstrously Fun Games for Halloween

October 22, 2020October 25, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

October is here, and you know what that means: time to break out the monsters, ghosts, and ghouls at game night! Here’s a list of thirteen titles to help send shivers up your spine!

Reaping the Rewards: ‘Tiny Epic Dinosaurs’

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020Jonathan H. Liu0

Put on your work boots and make sure your health insurance is paid up, because we’re headed to the dinosaur ranch. Feed and breed those dinos for lucrative contracts, and try not to get stepped on in the process!